Field Hockey Sails Past Salve Regina

Middletown, R.I. (9/16/10) – The Kean University field hockey team scored their first goal five minutes into action and didn't look back as they cruised to a 7-0 victory over host Salve Regina University Thursday evening.

Freshman Makia Sturgis and senior Erica Kelly (pictured right) each tallied two goals to lead the Cougars (4-1) in the win.  Each also added an assist for a total of five points on the evening.  Senior Kelly Mataya added one goal and two assists while junior Olivia Triano finished the night with a goal and assist.  Sophomore Kelsey Brown closed out the scoring with a single goal in the 56^th minute.

Kean held a commanding edge in penalty corners (15-3) and shots (19-6).

The Cougars return home for action on Sunday when they face St. Joseph's College of Maine.